Frigidaire No heat condition – electric or gas dryer

Frigidaire dryer runs but does not heat at all (no error code displayed).

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Tripped thermal limiter / thermal fuse, Failed heating element (electric), Failed gas igniter or gas valve coils (gas), Open high-limit thermostat

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Unplug the dryer. For gas models, shut off the gas supply at the shutoff valve.

  • Verify power or gas:
    • For electric: Confirm 240V at the outlet and that both breakers are on.
    • For gas: Ensure gas supply valve is open.
  • Check thermal limiter / fuse:
    • Access the blower housing or heater housing (rear or front panel removal required).
    • Locate the thermal limiter/thermal fuse and test for continuity; replace if open.
  • Electric models – test heater and thermostats:
    • Test the heating element for continuity; replace if open or grounded to the housing.
    • Test high-limit and cycling thermostats for continuity; replace any open components.
  • Gas models – observe ignition:
    • With panels in place and dryer reassembled, restore power and gas.
    • Start a heat cycle and watch through the burner view port.
    • If the igniter does not glow, test and replace the igniter.
    • If the igniter glows but no flame appears or flame drops out quickly, replace the gas valve coils.
  • Clean airflow path:
    • Clean lint filter, lint housing, blower housing, and exhaust vent to prevent repeat overheating and fuse failure.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Thermal Limiter
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